Highlights Sleep is crucial for your toddler’s growth and development. Children have different sleep cycles than adults, with lighter and less regular sleep. The amount of sleep your toddler needs can vary from child to child and change over time.…

Key facts Nightmares are vivid scary dreams that are common in childhood and sometimes in adulthood. Night terrors differ from nightmares, as a child is not fully awake and usually doesn’t remember the event. Nightmares and night terrors are a…

Key facts Most children move from their cot to a bed between 18 months and 3 and a half years old. Every child is different, some children adjust easily to a big bed while others don’t. It is important to…

Key facts As your child grows, they will sleep for longer and sleep deeper. Good sleep hygiene can help your child get the rest they need to grow. Good sleep habits include exercising during the day, eating well, relaxing around…

Highlights Bedwetting is common in children and generally causes no lasting problems. In most children, it gets better on its own. Bedwetting can run in families and is also called ‘nocturnal enuresis’. Bedwetting can sometimes have a medical cause, such…

Daily needs Breakfast Ideas for Kids Baked beans on toast is often a favourite for kids. An alternative to beans is a boiled egg. Both are a good source of protein. Lunch Suggestions Sandwiches are great lunches for active kids.…

Daily needs Breakfast The best drink you can give your child is water. Milk is also good and can help with their daily dairy requirements. Cereal with milk is a great start to the day for growing bodies, but be…

Daily needs Grains Children need 4 serves of grains a day. It may sound like a lot, but some cereal for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, and some pasta, rice, or noodles with dinner is enough to fuel growing, energetic…

When your baby is showing signs they are ready, usually at around 6 months, you can start to introduce solid foods. Their main source of food will still be breast milk or formula. Start once a day with iron-rich baby…

Highlights Toddlers eating a vegetarian or vegan diet need one that’s well balanced with plenty of calories. Breastmilk or formula are important sources of nutrition in the first 12 months. Toddlers grow and develop quickly, and they need frequent healthy…